Originally Posted by
marksbug
Im now looking to either make a R8 collet block so i can use R8 collets in my lathe or....I was thinking about the 5c collet that axcepts er32. witch should work fine for the r8 collets/r8 tool holders that I need/ may need too put in my lathe. I have 5c&r8&er32,er11&er16 already along with all kinds of stuff. but it sure would be nice to be able to put my r8 tooling in my lathe sometimes.especialy if I need to make some "adjustments" to it. I may need to install a bushing Z& size to the end of the r8 collet for end support..but the er stuff dont have it, so...Im still thinking. $35 for a hard pressission c5~ER32 COLLET SURE IS A LOT EASIER THAN MAKING ONE.!! i DO REALIZE i WILL HAVE TO WORK ON THE NUT AND GET RID OF THE"CAMLOCK" THEY HAVE TO RETAIN THE ER COLLET AND POSSIABLY ILL ADD A HARDENED WASHER IN THERE TOO.ILL WAITE TILL I DECIDE JUST WHAT I WILL DO TO SEE IF I NEED THAT WASHER. ANY IDEAS OR THOUGHTS ON THIS?
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